Facebook Would Rather Ban News in Australia Than Pay for it
The tech giant’s ban on Australians searching for news on its platform suggests that equitable control of international reporting is very much a work in progress
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Want Greener Cars? Focus on Fuel Efficiency
Electric cars are great, but higher fuel economy for vehicles of all sizes is better
New DIY Contact Tracing App Is Based on the Science of Memory
It uses words and photos to remind you of where you’ve been and whom you’ve seen
Deliberate Efforts to Achieve Herd Immunity to COVID Are Dangerous
More people will die, and it might not even work
Restoring Seagrass Brings Barren Bays To Life
Seeding empty bottom mud with marine grasses has brought back fish, shellfish, and cleaned the water
A Brief History of Presidents Disclosing—Or Trying to Hide—Health Problems
President Trump was direct about his COVID diagnosis, but many former presidents have been less forthcoming about their illnesses
How the Immune System of Older Adults Like Trump Weakens with Age
As people age their innate and adaptive immune responses react more slowly, increasing their risk from diseases like COVID-19
How COVID-19 is Changing the English Language
From ‘social distancing’ to ‘self-quarantining,’ the pandemic is leaving a lasting impact on the English lexicon
What’s in Wildfire Smoke, and Why Is It So Bad for Your Lungs?
An environmental toxicologist explains the factors involved
Hurricanes and Wildfires Are Compounding COVID-19 Risks
Crowded grocery stores and emergency shelters are potential concerns
